Sophie’s Garden – French Translation

Sophie’s Garden is my most popular pattern to date and I have had quite a few requests for translations. I am pleased to tell you that the pattern is now available in French, translated by Sandra Larvin.

The photo above is Sandra’s version of Sophie’s Garden (used with her permission).

hi dear Dedri
I really enjoyed and get surprised to see your amazing crochets specially Sophie’s garden ^_^ I wish I could do like you…
thanks for your useful instructions and then sharing them with us.
one of your fans from Iran…

um…WOW! This design is amazing! You’re incredibly creative, talented & generous for sharing your beautiful design! [Thank you!] Have you submitted this to any crochet or mixed media publications? I think the magazines would love to publish such a “un-granny-like” granny square pattern!
Thanks again!
-Nadia

Thank you for your comment. I have not submitted Sophie, purely because the pattern is very detailed and EXTREMELY long (due to the photo tutorials). I know I could abbreviate it, but I wrote it specifically for beginners and intermediate crocheters, and it gives me immense joy when people manage to make Sophie’s Garden despite thinking it’s above their skill level. Maybe one day…

Love the French version of this Mandela. Wish it was in English but I think with your great photos and my very old HS french I might be able to figure out that extra decollate border. It almost has a Turkish feel to its design.

Question? Do you block and stiffen this pattern to help hold its shape? I would make it as a wall hanging and would gift it to someone, so would want it to have some structure to it.

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